This is crazy! It has been a slow start to the summer here in Kethcum, Idaho! June rainfall has already beaten the monthly norm with close to over 2 inches of rain in the last 15 days. While this is not normal for this area, I haven't let the wet weather conflict with my training schedule.
In previous summers, I have hiked 2-3 peaks by this time. Yesterday, I got the hiking itch and decided to go for a 4 hour over-distance run/hike in the mountains. I woke up to wet streets and cloudy skis but much to my surprise, it was not raining. I decided to take advantage of it as soon as I could, and made my way to the Pioneer Mountains. Within an hour and half of running, it started to rain or maybe I should say pour...I was definitely expecting it though! As I got higher in elevation, the rain turned to snow! I would have never known it was June 14th if I was to determine the season by my surroundings! With proper clothing and several layers of extra clothes, I enjoyed being out in the mountains despite the rain and snow.
Since when does the weather stop you from enjoying the outdoors?
The view, looking up into Big Basin.
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